BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The state is expecting more money for your child’s district in the latest stimulus package approved by Congress. House Democrats passed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill signed by President Biden today.State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey had his first briefing Wednesday to get initial information about Alabama’s cut of the money. This latest round of funding is called Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief or ESSER III. Leaders are still working through the breakdown because federal COVID relief money has strict spending guidelines. For example, in...…BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The state is expecting more money for your child’s district in the latest stimulus package approved by Congress. House Democrats passed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill signed by President Biden today.State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey had his first briefing Wednesday to get initial information about Alabama’s cut of the money. This latest round of funding is called Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief or ESSER III. Leaders are still working through the breakdown because federal COVID relief money has strict spending guidelines. For example, in...WW…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - President Joe Biden is urging states to prioritize teacher vaccinations this month. Alabama school staff are already eligible to get the vaccine, but many are still waiting to get an appointment.“We want every educator, school staff member, childcare worker to receive at least one shot by the end of the month of March,” said President Biden.President Biden is matching words with action and is set to use the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to meet that deadline. The program works with local retail pharmacies like CVS to expand vaccine access.Alabama has already...…BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - President Joe Biden is urging states to prioritize teacher vaccinations this month. Alabama school staff are already eligible to get the vaccine, but many are still waiting to get an appointment.“We want every educator, school staff member, childcare worker to receive at least one shot by the end of the month of March,” said President Biden.President Biden is matching words with action and is set to use the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to meet that deadline. The program works with local retail pharmacies like CVS to expand vaccine access.Alabama has already...WW…

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - One local business owner is pushing back against city and state restrictions against nonessential business.Scott Farr, the owner of The Male Room in the Inverness Shopping Center, says he will welcome customers starting Friday who need haircuts. He says he understands the threat of the coronavirus but adds that the financial threat of keeping doors closed is more imminent.On Friday, as the majority of businesses at the Inverness Plaza shopping center remain closed, The Male Room grooming salon will be open. The owners posted a lengthy message to customers on Facebook...…HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - One local business owner is pushing back against city and state restrictions against nonessential business.Scott Farr, the owner of The Male Room in the Inverness Shopping Center, says he will welcome customers starting Friday who need haircuts. He says he understands the threat of the coronavirus but adds that the financial threat of keeping doors closed is more imminent.On Friday, as the majority of businesses at the Inverness Plaza shopping center remain closed, The Male Room grooming salon will be open. The owners posted a lengthy message to customers on Facebook...WW…